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The Astrocast

Christopher Page
Astrophotography
Milky Way
Light Pollution
Astronomy
Calibration Frames
Dark Sky Trips
Aurora Borealis
Milky Way Photography
Stellarium
Polar Alignment
Dark Frames
Remarkably Bright Creatures
Meade and Orion Telescopes
Cameras
Charlotte
Astro Equipment
Pixinsight
Solar Storms
Tripods
C2023A3 Suchinan Atlas

A podcast about Astrophotography and Astronomy. Deep dive discussions into all things Astro. Gear, Best Practices, Interviews, and everything in between.

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Welcome BAAAAACK to The Astrocast! Thanks for joining us this week! Little SLOW around here lately with all the clouds in our beautiful summer skies...What a SHAME! We still have fun tonight though, and hopefully you'll enjoy this fun episode going o... more

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WELCOME BAAAACK to The Astrocast!!! For today's SUPER SIZED 60th EPISODE SPECTACULAR...We're sitting down with an amazing friend of the show and world traveler to give you some MUCH NEEDED advice if you are EVER planning on making a trip to the BEST ... more

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WELCOME BAAAACK to The Astrocast! This week, Roo sits down and catches you up on 2 great nights work, including the 2 images he was able to get form Gayle Riggsbee last week while he was interviewing Justin - as well as an awesome image of M27 - The ... more

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WELCOME BAAAAACK to The Astrocast! This week, Roo sits down with a fellow astrophotographer for a deep dive discussion in to astrophotography, with someone who DEFINITELY knows their stuff. Meet the incredibly kind and talented human known as Justin.... more

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Recent Guests

Mark Linley
Astrophotographer and traveler
Episode: Episode 60 - San Pedro de Atacama
Nico Carver
YouTube astrophotographer and creator of Nebula Photos
Nebula Photos
Episode: Episode 46 - Nico Carver of Nebula Photos
Debbie Foster
Co-host of The Backyard Naturalist podcast
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Episode: Episode 22 - Great Targets for Milky Way Season, and how to find them!

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Roo
Host with personal experiences and insights in astrophotography and astronomy, engaging listeners with practical tips and community-focused discussions.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 39 ratings
  • Good podcast

    Found out about this podcast from cloudy nights recently, and decided to give it a listen. It’s very good and has plenty of helpful information that many people will find useful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Thytr
    United Statesa year ago
  • Beginners welcome!

    I found this show when I was searching for astrophotography content geared more towards beginners, and I haven’t missed an episode yet. I always learn something and Roo is a very engaging host. Keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KS-Oasis
    United Statesa year ago
  • The best podcast on the internet

    And that includes Radiolab lol

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Guy 1984
    United Statesa year ago

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Audience feedback highlights the importance of community, with listeners enjoying shared experiences and practical tips that help them improve in astrophotography.
Many praise the host's ability to create a welcoming atmosphere for both beginners and professionals in the field.
Listeners appreciate the engaging content that seamlessly blends technical knowledge and personal stories to make astrophotography accessible.

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Episode 60 - San Pedro de Atacama
Q: What was the experience of seeing the Milky Way like?
Mark describes it as incredibly spiritual and a reminder of the vastness of the universe.
Episode 60 - San Pedro de Atacama
Q: How did you get into astrophotography?
Mark Linley shares his journey of discovering astrophotography starting during the COVID pandemic and describes the impact it has had on his life.
Episode 20 - Tools to make you a better Astrophotographer
Q: What tools have you discovered while preparing for your astrophotography trip?
I've discovered tools like Sequitor for easy stacking of Milky Way images and Astro Bin for sharing astrophotography images.
Episode 54 - Better Late than Never!
Q: What do I do about sensor tilt?
Sensor tilt is difficult to deal with, and using a tilt plate adapter can help. Additionally, PixInsight has an 'Aberration Inspector' tool to help identify tilt.
Episode 54 - Better Late than Never!
Q: What is the correct way to reference what type of imaging or processing that is called?
It's essentially semantics, and terms like dual-band narrow imaging or narrow-band composite are used, but the most common responses mention tri-band or quad-band imaging.

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What is The Astrocast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focused on the intriguing worlds of astrophotography and astronomy, this podcast offers listeners a wealth of information ranging from gear recommendations to best practices in the field. Episodes feature personal experiences from the host, sharing insights on various astronomical phenomena and the evolving technology that supports both amateur and professional astrophotographers. Notably, particular attention is paid to the community aspect, encouraging listener engagement and collaborative learning through shared stories and tips about navigating challenges such as light pollution.

With a mix of personal anecdotes, emotional connections to astrophotography, and technical discussions, the content caters particularly well to both beginners... more

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1. The AstroGuy Podcast
2. Space Nuts: Astronomy Insights & Cosmic Discoveries
3. The Actual Astronomy Podcast
4. Universe Today Podcast
5. The Supermassive Podcast

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The Astrocast launched a year ago and published 61 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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2. Nico Carver
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